April Sky Design

03/06/2026

'Queen's University Air Squadron: A History', written by Guy Warner, designed by April Sky Design and published by Colourpoint Books was launched at the 85th anniversary celebration of the QUAS at Queen's University Belfast on Saturday.

28/05/2026

Congratulations to Denis Mayne on the publication of his book of reminisces and tall tales, 'Caught in a Bleb of Time.'

Designed by April Sky Design and available from the Colourpoint Books website:

https://colourpointbooks.com/product/caught-in-a-bleb-of-time/

20/05/2026

Delighted to see the launch was a success!

14/05/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed working on 'Sheer Success', launched yesterday in the pavilion at Balmoral Show.

Royal Ulster Agricultural Society

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🐑

We’re delighted to celebrate the launch of 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 by Ian Harvey MBE at this year’s Balmoral Show!🙌🏻

This powerful new book tells the remarkable story of 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐬 – 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 of the RUAS – and the first Northern Ireland competitor to become British Sheep Shearing Champion, as well as a European Gold Medallist 🥇

More than a biography, Shear Success captures the rich history of competitive sheep shearing in Northern Ireland and pays tribute to the people, passion, and heritage behind it 🐑

With inspiring stories from shearers, wool handlers, and farming families, the book highlights the ongoing importance of wool as a sustainable, natural fibre – “not a relic, but a solution hiding in plain sight.”

📍 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
🗓 Wednesday 13th May 2026
📌 Sheep Shearing Pavilion, Balmoral Show
⏰ Immediately after the YFCU Sheep Shearing Competition (approx. 12pm)

🎗 Limited edition copies will be available to purchase at the Show, with all proceeds going to Air Ambulance NI and Cancer Research UK.

08/05/2026

🪻 Introduction to the Wildflowers of Northern Ireland
✍️ Written and published by James Napier
💻 Designed by April Sky Design
📦 Available from Colourpoint Books

Northern Ireland is well known for the beauty of its natural landscape. With a better understanding of the plant species which grow in our woodlands, coasts and other natural habitats, we could all appreciate our natural surroundings much more.

This book will introduce you to many of our common, and not so common, plant species in their natural environments. Introduction to the Wildflowers of Northern Ireland will encourage you to give those plant species we frequently stroll past a second look!

https://colourpointbooks.com/product/introduction-to-the-wildflowers-of-northern-ireland-9781399928977/

08/04/2026

We really enjoyed working on this brilliant book. Congratulations John, Ivan and Downtown Radio!

'It Brought a Smile to Your Ear' is a fascinating new book that explores the rich history of Downtown Radio, co-written by Ivan Martin and John Rosborough 📖 🎙️

READ MORE ➡️ hellorayo.co.uk/downtown/local/news/it-brought-a-smile-to-your-ear

13/02/2026

We were honoured to design and print this 100 year history of Stranmillis University College.

13/02/2026

Did you know we do all the design work for Colourpoint Educational? This educational publisher provides textbooks, ebooks and digital resources for Northern Ireland students at Key Stage 3 level, and the CCEA revised specification at GCSE and AS/A2/A-level.

New 2026 Catalogue
Just click the link
https://colourpointeducational.com/teachers/education
-catalogue/

11/12/2025

One of the things we love about April Sky Design is the wide variety of books we get to see. Here are just some of the projects we've been working on over the last few months. Thinking about self-publishing? Get in touch!

https://www.aprilsky.co.uk

24/06/2025

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Robin Masefield, with whom we have worked for a number of years on several book projects. A true gentleman. Our sincere condolences to the family.
https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMuirNI/photos/really-sorry-to-hear-the-very-sad-news-that-robin-masefield-cbe-has-passed-away-/1301347945329066/?_rdr

Really sorry to hear the very sad news that Robin Masefield CBE has passed away, Robin was dedicated public servant, committed community champion, prolific author and historian. My thoughts and prayers are with Robin's family and friends at this difficult time.